Finance Manager - Major Projects

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Join Transgrid at a pivotal time as we deliver the renewable energy infrastructure powering Australia’s future.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to support the VNI (Victoria–NSW Interconnector) project—a major transmission initiative connecting energy markets across states.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead project financial management, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and optimisation of financial systems, reporting, and cost controls. You’ll partner closely with project delivery, cost control and corporate finance teams to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement across financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project financial systems, reporting, and controls
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial data for stakeholders
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Driving process improvements and system optimisation
• Providing insights and financial analysis to support delivery
• Mentoring and supporting finance team members

About You

You’re a detail-driven finance professional with strong commercial acumen and experience in complex, large-scale projects.

You will bring:

• Degree qualification and CA/CPA membership (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience in major infrastructure or project environments
• Proven experience managing budgets on large-scale projects ($1bn+)
• Strong cost control and financial reporting expertise
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in regulated environments (desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Transgrid?

• Work on critical energy infrastructure shaping Australia’s future
• Collaborative, high-performing finance team
• Opportunity to influence systems and process improvement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Our Leadership principles  

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.   

Applications close on Friday, June 5th.  Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.